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Emiru

  • Cosplayer, podcaster, Twitch streamer
  • Emily Beth Schunk
  • @emiru
  • American
  • 28 years old
  • Capricorn
  • 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
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About

Emily Beth Schunk, known as Emiru, is an American streamer and cosplayer who became a co-owner of One True King in January 2023.[1][2] She focused on League of Legends in her early broadcasts before expanding into variety games and Just Chatting.[1][3] In a 2021 interview, she credited Trick2g's YouTube videos with introducing her to Twitch.[4]

Cloud9 and OTK

Cloud9 signed her as a streamer and content creator in August 2020.[5] She joined One True King in January 2022.[6][2][1] In 2023 she helped launch the Steak & Eggs podcast with Asmongold and Tectone. In August 2025, she joined Red Bull as an athlete.[1]

Cosplay and recorded shows

Her makeup provided reference material for the splash artwork of Gwen, a League of Legends character. She learned about the connection after posting her own Gwen costume.[4] Emiru also hosts an annual online cosplay contest.[7] She won Best Creative Arts Streamer at the 2025 Streamer Awards and appeared on Forbes' 30 Under 30 Games list for 2026.[1]

In 2026, she competed in season five of State Farm Gamerhood, a recorded competition show featuring gaming and other challenges.[7][8]

Personal information

Real name
Emily Beth Schunk [1][2]
Gender
Female [1][2][5]
Birthday
[1]
Age
28 years
Zodiac sign
Capricorn
Height
~ 5 ft 4 in / 163 cm
Birthplace
Wichita, Kansas, United States [1]
Based in
Austin, Texas, United States
Occupation
Cosplayer, podcaster [1]
Nationality
American [1][2]
Education
Studied computer science. [5]
Family
Previously dated streamer Dyrus.
Siblings
Has siblings. [9]

General information

Language
EN
On Twitch since
14 May 2015
Twitch followers
2,171,449
Channel age
11y 5m
Twitch data updated
Category
Just Chatting

Sources

  1. "Emiru". Wikipedia. Retrieved September 29, 2026. Archived on September 20, 2026.
  2. "OTK announces Emiru as new co-owner". Esports.gg. Retrieved October 12, 2026. Archived on September 13, 2026.
  3. "Emiru on League of Legends: "You don't really see that more fun, lighthearted side of League anymore"". Inven Global. June 27, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2026. Archived on August 9, 2026.
  4. "Emiru Talks About Her Streaming Beginnings, Cosplay Inspirations, And League Of Legends - Exclusive". SVG. September 2, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2026. Archived on February 22, 2026.
  5. "Cloud9 Welcomes Emiru as Streamer and Content Creator". Cloud9. August 28, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2026. Archived on August 10, 2026.
  6. "Emiru Joins OTK as Its Newest Content Creator". OTK / GlobeNewswire. January 2, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2026. Archived on August 22, 2026.
  7. "Interview: Emiru Talks Anime, Cosplay, and State Farm Gamerhood". Anime Corner. September 24, 2026. Retrieved September 29, 2026. Archived on October 20, 2026.
  8. "Emiru talks Gamerhood Season 5 and live content vs pre-recorded". Shacknews. August 21, 2026. Retrieved September 29, 2026. Archived on August 28, 2026.
  9. "The rise of Emiru: Gaming, cosplay and a career powered by pure fun". Red Bull. January 5, 2026. Retrieved October 12, 2026.